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Sunday, June 17, 2007

FBI starts removing the illegal Botnets

Mon Jun 18, 2:59 PM ET

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The FBI is in the process of locating and notifying the users of one million computers controlled by hackers through automated crime networks or "botnets," officials said Friday.
Authorities announced this week three arrests in separate schemes to infect computers to allow them to be remotely controlled by malicious software, usually sent by spam e-mail.
FBI special agent Richard Kolko said "the vast majority" of the million computers were in the United States but added that "it's a global problem" and the US authorities have worked with partners from as many as 60 countries in the investigations.

"The majority of victims are not even aware that their computer has been compromised or their personal information exploited," said FBI assistant director for the cyber division James Finch in a statement.

"An attacker gains control by infecting the computer with a virus or other malicious code and the computer continues to operate normally," he said.

"Citizens can protect themselves from botnets and the associated schemes by...

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FBI WARNING: The FBI will not contact victims on-line. Any e-mails that look like it is from the FBI is likely a virus and should be viewed with caution and reported. Because they could be part of a malicious phishing scheme attempting to exploit this issue.

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